6 cricketers who retired earlier than expected

#2 Graeme Swann

Graeme Swann

Graeme Swann made his test debut against India in 2008. Immediately he made an impact dismissing both Gautam Gamnhir and Rahul Dravid in his very first over in Test cricket. Following the poor form of Monty Panesar, the off-spinner became a regular member of England’s Test side.

Swann was England's primary wicket-taker especially in the longer format of the game. He was also quite handy with the bat in the lower order and also has a highest score of 85.

He is still regarded as one of the greatest English spinners of all-time. Sadly, Swann announced his retirement from international cricket when England were 3-0 down in the Ashes 2013-14 series.

Swann cited "an injury issue" as the reason for his early retirement. He was only 34 at the time and could have easily played a few more years for his country before hanging up his boots.